Is Beulah Heights University a Christian college?

Yes. Beulah Heights University is a Christian college.

Where is chapel held at Beulah Heights University?

Chapel is listed at Samuel R. Chand Auditorium (Chapel). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.

Christian college

Beulah Heights University

Atlanta, GA · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Nondenominational and Interdenominational

Beulah Heights University is an evangelical university at 892 Berne Street in Atlanta, Georgia. Its Dean of the Chapel leads a weekly Thursday chapel that students with Thursday classes are asked to attend, and the Samuel R. Chand Auditorium serves as the chapel. Students and all faculty sign the statement of faith, and a Religious Studies degree is offered at the bachelor's level.

Faith life at a glance

In the college’s own words

“The Associates of Arts or Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies prepares students for ministry within the context of culture and the church.”
Source: beulah.edu
“Under the direction of the Dean of Chapel, you will assist the leadership team with the running of the Chapel Service.”
Source: beulah.edu

Academic Excellence

62 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduation rate 35% of score33%
First-year retention 20% of score100%
Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreNot reported
Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of score6 to 1
Instructional spending per student 15% of score$5,731

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

Partly researched

We have checked some of this college’s faith and campus life facts against its own official pages. There is not yet enough verified to grade them, so the findings below are what we could confirm. Anything not listed has not been confirmed yet.

Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff): 1 to 2 (One named spiritual life staff member (the Dean of the Chapel) is listed.)
Faculty affirm the college's statement of faith: All faculty (The college says all faculty are required to sign the statement of faith.)
Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian mission: Yes (The Dean of Chapel is the senior leader for chapel and the Chapel Service.)
Chapel services during the week: Once a week (One chapel service a week, on Thursdays from 10:00 to 11:30 AM.)
Chapel attendance expected of students: Encouraged or partly required (Required only for students who have a class on Thursday.)
Student worship nights or praise services: Now and then (Student-run worship services are described.)
Campus pastors or chaplains serving students: Part-time (The Dean of the Chapel is named; part-time is recorded.)
A chapel or worship space on campus: Yes
Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer: 1 or 2 times a week (1 weekly time documented: 1 chapel, 0 worship night, 0 prayer.)
Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students: 3 or more courses (The bachelor's program with the fewest required Bible and theology courses (Business Administration, BBA, 2026-27 catalog) requires five: BI 117, TH 203, TH 213, TH 313 and TH 325. Religious Studies and Leadership Studies require more. TH 325 is counted here and not under T3.)
Required courses include study of the Old and New Testaments: Required of all students (BI 117 Biblical Literature, required in the BBA and the Leadership Studies and Religious Studies bachelor's programs, surveys the Old and New Testaments.)
Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy): Yes
Bible, theology or ministry major offered: Yes
A published statement of faith: Yes
Missions trips offered to students: Some (A Missions Overseas Short Term (M.O.S.T.) program is named.)

Worship and chapel

42 of 100 points · 6 of 7 found

Partly:
Chapel services during the weekOnce a week (One chapel service a week, on Thursdays from 10:00 to 11:30 AM.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Facilities | Beulah Heights Universitybeulah.edu/student-life/campus-facilities · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Closed Thursdays for chapel: 10:00am-11:30 am”
  Chapel is held on Thursdays from 10:00 to 11:30 AM.
Partly:
Chapel attendance expected of studentsEncouraged or partly required (Required only for students who have a class on Thursday.)
Sources (1)
1. Student Life | Beulah Heights Universitybeulah.edu/student-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “If you have a class on Thursday, you are required to attend chapel services.”
  Students with a Thursday class are required to attend chapel.
Partly:
Student worship nights or praise servicesNow and then (Student-run worship services are described.)
Sources (1)
1. Student Life | Beulah Heights Universitybeulah.edu/student-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “BHU-CM plans student ran worship services like SNL [Saturday Night Live], and similar special events.”
  Campus Ministries plans student-run worship services such as SNL.
Not enough information:
Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Partly:
Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsPart-time (The Dean of the Chapel is named; part-time is recorded.)
Sources (1)
1. Chapel Experience | Beulah Heights Universitybeulah.edu/student-life/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Bishop Billy Johnson | Dean of the Chapel - BHU”
  Bishop Billy Johnson is named as Dean of the Chapel.
Yes:
A chapel or worship space on campusYes
Sources (1)
1. Student Life | Beulah Heights Universitybeulah.edu/student-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “The Office for Student Life is located in the rear of the Samuel R. Chand Auditorium (Chapel).”
  The Samuel R. Chand Auditorium is the campus chapel.
Partly:
Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer1 or 2 times a week (1 weekly time documented: 1 chapel, 0 worship night, 0 prayer.)Computed from the verified chapel services, worship nights and prayer times listed on the college's page (each day a time is offered counts once).

Bible and theology

100 of 100 points · 5 of 6 found

Yes:
Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students3 or more courses (The bachelor's program with the fewest required Bible and theology courses (Business Administration, BBA, 2026-27 catalog) requires five: BI 117, TH 203, TH 213, TH 313 and TH 325. Religious Studies and Leadership Studies require more. TH 325 is counted here and not under T3.)
Sources (1)
1. Business Administration (BBA) | Beulah Heights University Academic Catalogbeulahheights-public.courseleaf.com/business-administration/business-administration-bba · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “BI 117 | Biblical Literature | 3 | TH 203 | Systematic Theology I | 3 | TH 213 | Systematic Theology II | 3”
  The BBA requires five specified Bible and theology courses, including Biblical Literature, which surveys the Old and New Testaments.
Yes:
Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsRequired of all students (BI 117 Biblical Literature, required in the BBA and the Leadership Studies and Religious Studies bachelor's programs, surveys the Old and New Testaments.)
Sources (2)
1. Business Administration (BBA) | Beulah Heights University Academic Catalogbeulahheights-public.courseleaf.com/business-administration/business-administration-bba · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “BI 117 | Biblical Literature | 3 | TH 203 | Systematic Theology I | 3 | TH 213 | Systematic Theology II | 3”
  The BBA requires five specified Bible and theology courses, including Biblical Literature, which surveys the Old and New Testaments.
2. Bible (BI) Course Descriptions | Beulah Heights University Academic Catalogbeulahheights-public.courseleaf.com/course-descriptions/bi · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “This course gives a broad overview of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament and New Testament text within the context of its history, geography and culture.”
  BI 117 Biblical Literature surveys the Old and New Testaments.
Not enough information:
Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Yes
Sources (1)
1. Philosophy of Education | Beulah Heights University Academic Catalogbeulahheights-public.courseleaf.com/welcome/philosophy-education · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “It is the ground and foundation from which all other subjects are viewed, evaluated, and taught”
  The catalog's philosophy of education makes the Bible the foundation for all subjects.
Yes:
Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes
Sources (1)
1. Religious Studies (BA) | Beulah Heights University Academic Catalogbeulah.edu/academics/undergraduate/religious-studies · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “The Associates of Arts or Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies prepares students for ministry within the context of culture and the church.”
  A Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies is offered.
Yes:
A published statement of faithYes
Sources (1)
1. Soul of Beulah | Beulah Heights Universitybeulah.edu/about/soul-of-beulah · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “All students are required to sign the above Statement of Faith indicating understanding and respect.”
  The college publishes a statement of faith that students must sign.

N/A

Christian community

Not enough information · 3 of 7 found

Partly:
Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)1 to 2 (One named spiritual life staff member (the Dean of the Chapel) is listed.)
Sources (2)
1. Chapel Experience | Beulah Heights Universitybeulah.edu/student-life/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Bishop Billy Johnson | Dean of the Chapel - BHU”
  Bishop Billy Johnson is named as Dean of the Chapel.
2. Student Life | Beulah Heights Universitybeulah.edu/student-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Under the direction of the Dean of Chapel, you will assist the leadership team with the running of the Chapel Service.”
  The Dean of Chapel leads the chapel service team.
Not enough information:
Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithAll faculty (The college says all faculty are required to sign the statement of faith.)
Sources (1)
1. Soul of Beulah | Beulah Heights Universitybeulah.edu/about/soul-of-beulah · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “All faculty are required to sign the above Statement of Faith indicating agreement.”
  All faculty are required to sign the statement of faith.
Not enough information:
Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes (The Dean of Chapel is the senior leader for chapel and the Chapel Service.)
Sources (1)
1. Student Life | Beulah Heights Universitybeulah.edu/student-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Under the direction of the Dean of Chapel, you will assist the leadership team with the running of the Chapel Service.”
  The Dean of Chapel leads the chapel service team.

N/A

Missions and service

Not enough information · 1 of 6 found

Not enough information:
Service or outreach officeNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Partly:
Missions trips offered to studentsSome (A Missions Overseas Short Term (M.O.S.T.) program is named.)
Sources (1)
1. Student Life | Beulah Heights Universitybeulah.edu/student-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “M.O.S.T. [Missions Overseas Short Term]”
  A short-term overseas missions program (M.O.S.T.) is named in student life.
Not enough information:
Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Cross-cultural or global ministry programsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionNot enough information: not found in official sources.

Strengths

The college's philosophy of education makes the Bible the foundation from which all subjects are taught.
Sources (1)
1. Philosophy of Education | Beulah Heights University Academic Catalogbeulahheights-public.courseleaf.com/welcome/philosophy-education · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “It is the ground and foundation from which all other subjects are viewed, evaluated, and taught”
  The catalog's philosophy of education makes the Bible the foundation for all subjects.
A Bible-based survey of the Old and New Testaments is required in several bachelor's programs.
Sources (2)
1. Business Administration (BBA) | Beulah Heights University Academic Catalogbeulahheights-public.courseleaf.com/business-administration/business-administration-bba · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “BI 117 | Biblical Literature | 3 | TH 203 | Systematic Theology I | 3 | TH 213 | Systematic Theology II | 3”
  The BBA requires five specified Bible and theology courses, including Biblical Literature, which surveys the Old and New Testaments.
2. Bible (BI) Course Descriptions | Beulah Heights University Academic Catalogbeulahheights-public.courseleaf.com/course-descriptions/bi · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “This course gives a broad overview of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament and New Testament text within the context of its history, geography and culture.”
  BI 117 Biblical Literature surveys the Old and New Testaments.
All students and all faculty are required to sign the statement of faith.
Sources (1)
1. Soul of Beulah | Beulah Heights Universitybeulah.edu/about/soul-of-beulah · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “All students are required to sign the above Statement of Faith indicating understanding and respect.”
  The college publishes a statement of faith that students must sign.
  “All faculty are required to sign the above Statement of Faith indicating agreement.”
  All faculty are required to sign the statement of faith.

Concerns

Chapel is held once a week, and attendance is required only for students who have a Thursday class.
Sources (2)
1. Campus Facilities | Beulah Heights Universitybeulah.edu/student-life/campus-facilities · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Closed Thursdays for chapel: 10:00am-11:30 am”
  Chapel is held on Thursdays from 10:00 to 11:30 AM.
2. Student Life | Beulah Heights Universitybeulah.edu/student-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “If you have a class on Thursday, you are required to attend chapel services.”
  Students with a Thursday class are required to attend chapel.

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Campus ministry home

Chapel (Samuel R. Chand Auditorium) and the Dean of the Chapel

Address: 892 Berne Street, S.E., Atlanta, GA
Location: On campus
Facilities: chapel

Source: beulah.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, beulahheights-public.courseleaf.com, verified Oct. 20, 2026

Campus ministry

Chapel and Dean of the Chapel

Sources (2)

Chapel Experience | Beulah Heights Universitybeulah.edu/student-life/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Bishop Billy Johnson | Dean of the Chapel - BHU”
Bishop Billy Johnson is named as Dean of the Chapel.
Student Life | Beulah Heights Universitybeulah.edu/student-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Under the direction of the Dean of Chapel, you will assist the leadership team with the running of the Chapel Service.”
The Dean of Chapel leads the chapel service team.

Chapel, worship and prayer

Confirm with the campus ministry

Chapel 1

Thursday10:00 AM–11:30 AMSamuel R. Chand Auditorium (Chapel) · Thursday chapel, as shown by the campus facilities closure during chapel hours.

Times come only from official campus ministry, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 20, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)

Campus Facilities | Beulah Heights Universitybeulah.edu/student-life/campus-facilities · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Closed Thursdays for chapel: 10:00am-11:30 am”
Chapel is held on Thursdays from 10:00 to 11:30 AM.

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Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS)	158
Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023	Men 42% · Women 58%
First-generation students College Scorecard	46%
Total students	375
Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time	33%
Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years	22%
First-year retention	100%
Median earnings 10 years after entry	$35,236
Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24	$50
Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026	About $1,660 a month for a one-bedroom
Students receiving Pell grants	28%

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Campus facts

Setting	City
Part-time undergraduates	27%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older	88%
Students per faculty member	6 to 1
Faculty who are full-time	13%College Scorecard, fall 2023
Nearest airport with airline service	Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)About 8 miles away · about 20 minutes by car
Town population	505,268Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or more	AtlantaAbout 4 miles away · about 10 minutes by car
Typical weather	45°F in January · 81°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport, GA, about 9 miles away

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). None of this changes the faith grades.

Campus safety reports

On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.

On-campus crimes per 1,000 students
Category	This campus	U.S. rate
Rape	0.00	0.07
Robbery	0.00	0.01
Aggravated assault	0.00	0.04
Burglary	0.00	0.08
Motor vehicle theft	0.00	0.15

Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.

Source: Official data: U.S. Department of Education

Questions families ask

Is Beulah Heights University a Christian college?: Yes. Beulah Heights University is a Christian college.
Where is chapel held at Beulah Heights University?: Chapel is listed at Samuel R. Chand Auditorium (Chapel). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.

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IPEDS unit ID 139153
Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate college (arts & sciences)
Accreditation: Association for Biblical Higher Education, Commission on Accreditation; Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, Accreditation Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Interdenominational
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